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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
Kyiv erupts: Massive protests rock Zelensky amid explosive anti-corruption scandal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sparked backlash after signing a new anti-corruption law that critics warn could weaken the country's key watchdog agencies, NABU and SAPO, by stripping them of their independence. Zelensky said the law is important to remove Russian influence from Ukraine's anti-corruption system. The two agencies offices were raided by Ukraine's security services after some claims came up about Russian infiltration, as per The US Sun report. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Design Thinking Healthcare MCA MBA PGDM Leadership Project Management Technology Operations Management CXO Degree Others Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Digital Marketing Data Science Data Analytics healthcare Management others Public Policy Finance Data Science Product Management Skills you'll gain: Duration: 25 Weeks IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK PCP DTIM Async India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 22 Weeks IIM Indore CERT-IIMI DTAI Async India Starts on undefined Get Details Zelensky said that putting all corruption cases under Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko will help speed up big criminal cases. He believes many cases stay stuck for years, and this new setup will make the justice system faster and stronger, as per the reports. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Even Beautiful Women Have Their 'Oops' Moments Read More ALSO READ: Coca Cola rival Poppi to pay $8.9 million to soda drinkers — no receipt needed to claim your share Zelensky held a meeting with all law enforcement and anti-corruption agency heads, including Kravchenko, and posted about it on X. He told Ukrainians, 'We all have one enemy: the Russian occupiers,' and added that justice must be strong and quick. But many Ukrainians are angry — they believe this gives Zelensky too much control over independent agencies, as stated by The US Sun report. Live Events Protests break out across Ukraine After the bill passed, thousands of people protested in Kyiv, making it the biggest protest since Russia invaded in 2022. Dmytro Koziatynskyi, a war veteran, started the rally and told people to meet near the Ivan Franko Theatre, as per the reports. He posted on social media: 'We must take to the streets tonight… see you this evening!' Other cities like Lviv, Dnipro, and Odesa also saw protests on the same night. The protests were peaceful, but police presence was high everywhere, according to The US Sun report. Protesters held handmade signs, including ones that said, 'We chose Europe, not autocracy.' 'My father did not die for this', further added. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, also a former world boxing champion, joined the protest and said, 'SAPO and NABU must remain independent.' What the new law actually does The new law makes the Prosecutor General the boss of NABU and SAPO. It lets him transfer cases or assign new prosecutors, even if the agencies are working on the case. Zelensky says this will help speed up justice and get rid of Russian spies, as mentioned in the report by The US Sun. ALSO READ: LinkedIn job applications surge 45% as AI tools like ChatGPT, resume Bots, and hiring automation take over the job search in 2025 But the head of NABU warns the law could destroy Ukraine's entire anti-corruption setup. G7 ambassadors are worried about the bill. The European Union also warned Ukraine not to make any quick decisions that could hurt its justice system. The bill was voted in by Parliament on July 22, with 263 lawmakers in favor, 13 against, and 13 not voting. It was quickly signed into law by Zelensky afterward. NABU and SAPO leaders have already asked Zelensky to cancel the new law, according to The US Sun report. FAQs Q1. Why are people protesting against Zelensky's new anti-corruption law? People say the law gives Zelensky too much control and weakens Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies NABU and SAPO. Q2. What does Zelensky's anti-corruption law change in Ukraine? The law puts all major corruption cases under the control of the prosecutor general, reducing NABU and SAPO's independence.

Time of India
7 hours ago
- Time of India
'Stop U.S. Funding, Kick Him Out': Big Revolt Against 'DICTATOR' Zelensky From Kyiv To DC
/ Jul 23, 2025, 02:22PM IST U.S. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has publicly slammed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him a "dictator" who refuses a peace deal and is deliberately prolonging the war with Russia. Greene urged Trump to halt funding and weapons to Kyiv, and even called on Ukrainian citizens to "throw Zelensky out of office." She shared a video purporting to show massive protests against Zelensky, though recent protests in Kyiv were against a controversial anti-corruption bill he signed into law, which critics say weakens oversight.


Time of India
9 hours ago
- Time of India
FTA, extremism, fugitives on agenda as PM leaves for UK
File photo NEW DELHI: As PM Narendra Modi prepared to depart for London, India and the UK seemed set to formalize the landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Indian government saying that the deal is undergoing last-minute work, including legal scrubbing. With discussions likely between Modi and his counterpart Keir Starmer on the Russia-Ukraine war amid renewed attempts by the West to drag Russia to the negotiating table through sanctions that could also impact India too for trading with Moscow, foreign secretary Vikram Misri underlined India's call to shun double standards on energy trade. While neither side confirmed it officially, both seemed confident that the FTA would be formally signed during Modi's day-long visit that is also expected to see the leaders discuss ways to expand cooperation in areas like trade, defence, technology, education and people-to-people contacts. India is also expected to raise issues related to Khalistan extremism, with Misri saying this should be of concern to Indian partners as well, and press for return of economic fugitives. The UK sees the Russia sanctions as meant only to tame President Vladimir Putin's war machine and not aimed at countries like India, and Misri acknowledged India had not yet seen any actions by the UK on the proposed secondary sanctions. Speaking about the EU's latest sanctions, he said India's energy security remained the 'highest priority' for the government and reiterated that it is important not to have double standards and to have a "clear-eyed perception" of what the global situation is in the broader energy market. 'We do understand that there is an important and serious security issue that is confronting Europe, but the rest of the world is also there and is also dealing with issues that are existential for the rest of the world,'' said Misri, adding that it's important to keep balance and perspective while talking about these issues. Modi will hold talks with Starmer on July 24, after which the FTA is expected to be formally signed. He will also have meetings with business leaders, both from India and the UK. For the UK, while it's an official visit meant to deliver policy outcomes and not a ceremonial state visit, Modi is expected to be hosted personally and separately by both Starmer and King Charles III. 'There is the obvious legal scrubbing, et cetera, that any such agreement needs to go through. We are continuing to work on those and last-minute work on that is continuing,' said Misri, responding to a query on whether the FTA was going to be signed during the visit. Misri also said that India will continue to flag the Khalistan extremism issue with its UK partners. 'This is a matter of concern not only to us, but it should be a matter of concern to our partners as well, because this impacts social cohesion and social order in these other countries as well,' he said. Asked whether the state of Indian prisons was preventing the extradition of Indian fugitives from the UK, Misri said both countries have been in touch on this issue and talks will go on. 'Our effort will be to demonstrate that the concerns they've raised can be addressed, and that the requests we've made to them can be fulfilled. It's not the case that people haven't been extradited to India — as you know, recently Tahawwur Rana was extradited, and similar issues were involved in that case too. This is something we are capable of doing,' said the foreign secretary. While the UK understands India's concerns about fugitives, it maintains that the legal processes need to be followed before anyone can be extradited to India.